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HELPING PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW GOD
If you are a entrepreneurial pastor with a passion for building things while galvanizing teams toward a common vision, then we believe you might be our next Campus Pastor!
Leadership Profile
Leadership Profile
The Compass Church in Hinsdale, Illinois is seeking a Campus Pastor to pioneer the growth and direction of the newest campus within The Compass Church family. Leveraging the resources, support, and experience of a thriving multi-site church, the Hinsdale Campus Pastor will have the unique chance to shape and expand ministry impact in a dynamic, affluent, and strategically positioned community. This pastor will be empowered to creatively engage and serve the local community, fostering lasting relationships and building a vibrant, mission-focused congregation.
The Hinsdale Campus Pastor will need to be a relational leader with high emotional intelligence, capable of executing strategy to fulfill The Compass Church’s mission of Helping People Find & Follow God. The ideal candidate will be a humble, servant-hearted leader who thrives in a second-chair role, empowers ministry teams, strengthens discipleship pathways, and cultivates a culture of continuous growth and excellence among a young and growing congregation.
Our Vision: To become a community of life transformation, taking the hope of the gospel here, near, and far.
Our Priorities:
Pursue Him Daily (Psalm 27:8) – Encouraging spiritual formation through personal devotion.
Connect in Groups (Hebrews 10:25) – Fostering deep relationships through community life.
Serve in Teams (1 Peter 4:10) – Using God-given gifts to serve the church and community.
Reach Our Neighborhoods (2 Corinthians 5:20) – Engaging in local and global missions.
Who is The Compass Church?
Who is The Compass Church?
Since its founding in 1952, The Compass Church has been dedicated to biblical teaching, discipleship, and outreach. A member of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), The Compass Church is a multi-campus church serving Chicagoland with six locations: Naperville, Wheaton, Bolingbrook, South Naperville, Plainfield, and Hinsdale. Additionally, CompassOnline and Compass Español provide digital and Spanish-language ministry options.
The church’s story is one of growth, faith, and responsiveness to God’s calling. It began as Wheaton Evangelical Free Church in 1952 and soon planted a congregation in Naperville in 1957. Over the decades, the church experienced significant expansion, moving locations multiple times to accommodate growth. The transition to a multi-site model began in 2010, enabling The Compass Church to extend its reach throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. Through key reunifications, including Wheaton Evangelical Free Church (2015), New Song Church in Bolingbrook (2016), and Three Rivers Church in Plainfield (2022), The Compass Church has remained steadfast in its commitment to helping people find and follow God.
Today, The Compass Church continues to impact thousands of lives, with over 4,000 people gathering across multiple campuses each weekend. The church has prioritized flexibility in ministry while upholding biblical truth, ensuring that its reach extends both locally and globally. Each campus operates with a shared mission, unified teaching, and strategic alignment, while maintaining a dedicated leadership team that fosters deeper connections and tailors ministry to the unique needs of its local community.
With a healthy staff culture, The Compass Church is committed to collaborative leadership, strategic growth, and maintaining a welcoming church environment for both mature believers and those exploring faith for the first time.
Snapshot Total Hinsdale
Total Avg: 4,321 ~75
Students: 619 12
Staff: 143 5 (1 FT, 4 PT)
Budget: $12.4M
Position Summary
Position Summary
The Hinsdale Campus Pastor is a relational, outreach-oriented leader responsible for guiding the new campus to spiritual and numerical growth through strategic community engagement. With the support of The Compass Church's central resources, this pastor will prioritize creative outreach initiatives, meaningful relationship building, and strategic planning, all tailored to connect deeply with Hinsdale’s distinctive community demographics and needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Spiritual Leadership & Discipleship
Oversee evangelism and discipleship efforts, ensuring that people in the community find and grow in faith.
Advocate for The Compass Church’s four faith-growth Priorities: Pursue Him Daily, Connect in Groups, Serve in Teams, and Reach Your Neighbor.
Lead systems to help people connect through groups, membership, serving teams, and mission opportunities.
Campus Ministry & Operational Oversight
Oversee all ministry departments at the Hinsdale Campus, including CompassKids, Compass Students, Adult Ministries, Guest Services, Congregational Care, Support Groups, Community Impact, and Alternate Language Ministry.
Align staffing, budget, and strategies with church-wide objectives while ensuring effective execution at the campus level.
Ensure the campus meets key churchwide goals related to attendance, budget, baptisms, groups, teams, and community outreach.
Preaching & Teaching
Serve as the primary communicator for the campus (beyond the weekly teaching of the Senior Pastor).
Provide spiritual leadership through worship hosting, guest preaching, written and video communication, and teaching opportunities.
Staff & Volunteer Leadership
Possess strong ability to recruit, train, and empower volunteers.
Hire, train, and care for all campus staff, ensuring a healthy team culture and effective ministry execution.
Recruit, equip, and empower lay leaders, including Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and Ministry Leaders.
Churchwide Collaboration & Engagement
Serve as part of The Compass Church’s Senior Staff, contributing to churchwide philosophy of ministry and culture.
Work collaboratively with other Campus Pastors and Executive Directors to align strategies across locations.
Participate in churchwide leadership meetings and pastoral functions such as baptisms, weddings, funerals, counseling, and pastoral care.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, or a related field.
5+ years of pastoral leadership experience.
A strong entrepreneurial leader with the ability to inspire and galvanize toward vision.
A biblically grounded, spiritually mature individual with a deep personal relationship with God.
A team player and mobilizer, fostering a collaborative and unified church culture.
A visionary leader who aligns with The Compass Church’s mission, vision, and theological values.
Must affirm the Statement of Faith of The Compass Church and the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA).
Must be (or become) a member of The Compass Church within 12 months of employment and actively participate in weekend worship services.
Top Traits for Success:
Leadership & Vision – Capable of leading in a start up environment with purpose and passion.
Humility & Collaboration – A servant-hearted, adaptable leader who fosters trust and teamwork.
Emotional Intelligence & Relational Skills – Approachable, compassionate, and skilled at handling complex conversations.
The Community
Located in one of Chicagoland’s most prestigious suburbs, Hinsdale, Illinois, combines historic charm, affluence, and family-oriented living. Known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, historic homes, and high-quality educational institutions, Hinsdale consistently ranks among the top places to live in Illinois. With a population of approximately 17,000, the community is characterized by high levels of education and professional success, reflected by median household incomes significantly above state averages.
The area boasts vibrant local businesses, upscale shopping districts, and numerous parks and recreational amenities, making it highly attractive to families and professionals alike. Hinsdale places significant value on community involvement, philanthropy, and civic pride. The Compass Church's Hinsdale Campus is strategically positioned to serve and engage this community by aligning ministries and outreach initiatives that resonate deeply with residents' values, aspirations, and lifestyle.
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